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adjective

ˈfȯr-ˈskwer How to pronounce foursquare (audio)
Definition of foursquarenext
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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions it's no time to be foursquare if you're asked whether a certain outfit makes a person look fat

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2
as in straight
going straight to the point clearly and firmly a foursquare evaluation of her performance that didn't mince words

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3
as in square
having four equal sides and four right angles the design of the foursquare Georgian mansion is strongly symmetrical, the wide central hallway being flanked by two rooms on either side

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adverb

as in openly
in an honest and direct manner asked him foursquare if he was ever going to propose to her

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Recent Examples of foursquare
Adjective
The foursquare drill is meant to hone pitchers’ reaction time fielding comebackers and making awkward throws. — Henry Schulman, SFChronicle.com, 16 Feb. 2020 From today’s viewpoint, its most familiar American manifestations were possibly the comfortably foursquare domestic architecture and furnishing designs produced by Gustav Stickley in the early 20th century. — Barrymore Laurence Scherer, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2018 Oddly enough, these statements are foursquare at odds with these legislators’ voting records. — Deroy Murdock, National Review, 11 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foursquare
  1. outspoken
  2. straight
  3. square
  4. openly
  5. honest
  6. straightforward
  7. quadrate
  8. plain
Adjective
  • Speculation and conspiracy theories have plagued Kirk’s death, fueled even by public figures such as Candace Owens, a longtime friend of Kirk, who has been outspoken about her belief that his death was orchestrated in an elaborate plot.
    — Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
  • As an adult, Crawford's daughter Christina was outspoken about her troubled childhood in Brentwood.
    — Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of outspoken
Adjective
  • Trailing the Brewers 2-0 in the best-of-seven series, the Dodgers desperately need to put themselves in the best possible position to win Game 3 and avoid four straight win-or-go-home contests.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • In the absence of DJ Moore, Shakir still only received three targets but managed over 80 yards for the second straight week.
    — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of straight
Adjective
  • At the center of the sprawling property is a 10,500-square-foot residence, accessible via a mile-long drive that winds through forest and across a curved stone bridge.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Ukraine has liberated 107 square miles in the operation that started in the summer, Ukraine's Third Army Corps commander Brig.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of square
Adverb
  • First Proof’s rules require any entrants to be openly available, so OpenAI’s blockbuster new model was excluded.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Hollywood should be a city where Jewish residents can live openly, safely and proudly, without intimidation, hatred or antisemitism.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of openly
Adjective
  • Jones turned in a yeoman's effort, going 22-35 for 155 passing yards and two touchdowns while also keeping the Longhorn defense honest with his legs.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • In McDonnell, his supporters say, the mayor has an honest and principled leader who has managed to steady a department beset by low morale, dwindling staffing levels and aging facilities.
    — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • The resulting songs are refreshingly straightforward, and self-aware about it.
    — Samuel Hyland, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Giving Americans $1,000 or $5,000 invested in a technology index is a straightforward idea; The source and use of the funds will likely be of great debate.
    — Sarah Cannon, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of straightforward
Adjective
  • The eyewear features a quadrate shield-lens, which is one piece that covers both eyes.
    — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Its skull also showed reduced articulations between key bones and a shallow quadrate angle, both of which are associated with piscivory.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Definition of quadrate
Adverb
  • Is this tobacco-spitting, plain-talking Jon Sumrall a coaching amalgamation of Steve Spurrier and Urban Meyer?
    — Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • For a movie that had once been generating top Oscar buzz, including a potential first win for Cruise, it has since been hit with critiques that have described it as baffling, brilliant or just plain bad.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026
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